EDM Operative

Company: Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Bedford
Job Description:

EDM Operative

Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes

£38,000 – £40,000 + Day Shifts (7am-3pm) + Overtime/Shift Premiums + Training + Private Health Insurance + 26 Days Holiday (+ BH)

Excellent opportunity for an experienced EDM Machinist to join a specialist engineering company, working on unique, high-precision components used for aerodynamic research and testing.

This is a hands-on role within a highly skilled manufacturing team, where you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating EDM machinery to produce bespoke components to tight tolerances and demanding project schedules.

The company operates a highly specialised engineering facility, working on complex projects for major organisations across the aerospace and engineering sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced EDM Operative to join their team.

The Role:

  • Programming, setting and operating Wire and Sinker EDM machines
  • Producing high-precision components from engineering drawings
  • Working to tight tolerances, quality standards and project deadlines
  • Supporting other machining disciplines including milling, turning, grinding and assembly when required

The Person:

  • Proven experience as an EDM Machinist/EDM Operative
  • Experience with both Wire EDM and Sinker/Plunge EDM
  • Time-served or fully skilled engineering background
  • Multi-skilled machining experience would be advantageous

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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Posted: September 27th, 2026